In reply to Post #209
Is that the anglers in question or the product itself?
Is that the anglers in question or the product itself?
In reply to Post #228
Should be both!
Should be both!
In reply to Post #229
Putting witchhunting and vicious insinuations aside, does the general carping fraternity BELIEVE that there is a certain hormone being used within the sport, or do most believe this to be a myth ?
Putting witchhunting and vicious insinuations aside, does the general carping fraternity BELIEVE that there is a certain hormone being used within the sport, or do most believe this to be a myth ?
In reply to Post #230
I believe it is happening what i was told was from way before certain podcasts and recent rumours
I believe it is happening what i was told was from way before certain podcasts and recent rumours
In reply to Post #230
It's just true.. No doubt about, it certain anglers turning up and catching non stop from start to finish.. Loads of people have seen it happening..
I personally have seen some well known anglers catching lots of fish when no one else can get a bite (Farlows) It's impossible this is just down to accurate casting.
Also the chemicals used have been named on several websites.
It's just true.. No doubt about, it certain anglers turning up and catching non stop from start to finish.. Loads of people have seen it happening..
I personally have seen some well known anglers catching lots of fish when no one else can get a bite (Farlows) It's impossible this is just down to accurate casting.
Also the chemicals used have been named on several websites.
In reply to Post #230
No, absolutely been going on
No, absolutely been going on
I need to be very careful not to cross a line here. But this revelation has certainly given me a pause for thought. One of the rumoured anglers joined a water that I have a ticket for. Now I have to say that he's undoubtedly a great angler. Plus he was fishing multiple nights a week, and doing mid week when it was much quieter. His results for a first season were more than impressive. He caught as many fish in a month as most guys catch in a season and you have to realise this water is fished by the best anglers I've ever fished with. If it is true he's a silly lad cos he'll be out on his ar@e for sure. Shame cos although I've not met him, those that have said what a nice guy he is.
In reply to Post #230
I believe it's being used for sure
I believe it's being used for sure
In reply to Post #234
Out of interest, have others anglers catch rates fallen or stayed similar to what would be expected on your water during this time?
It must be said that the biggest (legal) edge in angling by a long shot is time, and being able to do midweek sessions when most others are hard working should produce considerably more bites.. On my water, us weekend anglers would turn up on a Friday morning until furlough became part of everyone's lives in one way or another, after which I really couldn't get on the fish or anywhere near where I wanted to be so swapped my working week about and now fish Sunday to Tuesday, probably only every 2-3 weeks, so not every week for sure. Still, my catch rate tripled..
I now jokingly say on Tuesday afternoon when I'm packing up the weekend anglers will be arriving tomorrow morning..
Out of interest, have others anglers catch rates fallen or stayed similar to what would be expected on your water during this time?
It must be said that the biggest (legal) edge in angling by a long shot is time, and being able to do midweek sessions when most others are hard working should produce considerably more bites.. On my water, us weekend anglers would turn up on a Friday morning until furlough became part of everyone's lives in one way or another, after which I really couldn't get on the fish or anywhere near where I wanted to be so swapped my working week about and now fish Sunday to Tuesday, probably only every 2-3 weeks, so not every week for sure. Still, my catch rate tripled..
I now jokingly say on Tuesday afternoon when I'm packing up the weekend anglers will be arriving tomorrow morning..
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In reply to Post #237
So using hormones in dirt and spombed onto spots is legal
during week days then 😂😂
Ok mid week anglers have an advantage
But this has been going on for a long time , I'm sure sponsored anglers are
under pressure to catch , and must be tempted
That's unfair , let's say a lot of anglers
Let's face it most anglers would jump on it , because they feel the need to be
admired , for a better word
Angling is no longer a past time for many , I'm pretty obsessed with the hobby
But have no interest in mags, other peoples catches , Facebook etc
It's about the chase, the highs and lows
But basically the enjoyment
I love my carp fishing , but this stuff will ruin it
So using hormones in dirt and spombed onto spots is legal
during week days then 😂😂
Ok mid week anglers have an advantage
But this has been going on for a long time , I'm sure sponsored anglers are
under pressure to catch , and must be tempted
That's unfair , let's say a lot of anglers
Let's face it most anglers would jump on it , because they feel the need to be
admired , for a better word
Angling is no longer a past time for many , I'm pretty obsessed with the hobby
But have no interest in mags, other peoples catches , Facebook etc
It's about the chase, the highs and lows
But basically the enjoyment
I love my carp fishing , but this stuff will ruin it
In reply to Post #238
I like your poem, but it doesn't rhyme.
I think it could be improved by adding the line 'I've got a bucket and sometimes I poo in it' at the end.
I like your poem, but it doesn't rhyme.
I think it could be improved by adding the line 'I've got a bucket and sometimes I poo in it' at the end.
In reply to Post #239
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Post of the year
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